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Le Moulin de la Galette
Vincent van Gogh · 1887, March
- Catalog
- F0348a
- Date
- 1887, March
- Place painted
- Paris
- Museum
- Carnegie Museum of Art
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
About the painting
Le Moulin de la Galette, painted during Van Gogh's pivotal time in Paris, captures a popular dance hall and windmill on Montmartre. This work showcases his burgeoning experimentation with color and light, a significant departure from his earlier, somber Dutch palette. The scene depicts the lively atmosphere with figures strolling and trees rendered with a lighter, more vibrant touch. Van Gogh employs visible, distinct brushstrokes that capture the shimmering light and casual activity. This painting reflects his enthusiastic absorption of Impressionist techniques, marking a crucial step in his artistic evolution as he explored the Parisian urban landscape and prepared for the vivid hues of his later masterpieces.
Collection: Carnegie Museum of Art. Whether it is currently on view should be confirmed with the museum before visiting.
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